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Date Read: 9/23/2018
Review
This book beautifully illustrated bio of abolition's greatest hero. I liked this book because of the simple texts and illustrations.
Age/Audience: Ages 4- 8 and it would interest kids who want to learn more about the history of abolitionism.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students about the history of Fredrick Douglass and his contribution to human nature.

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Date Read: 10/01/2018
Review
This book explained fascinating profiles that celebrated women of American Revolution. I liked the book because of the illustrations.
Age/Audience: Ages 7-12 and it would interest kids especially girls, who want a role model.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my  students about the history of American women who contributed to the development of America.

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Date Read: 9/21/2018
Review
This book traces the life of the former South African president from his poor village childhood through his education. I liked the book because it used simple text that is easily understood.
Age/Audience: Ages 4- 9 and it would interest kids who like history.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students about the history of Nelson Mandela.

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Date Read: 08/29/2018
Review
This book is about Earth's crust and how volcanoes form. I liked this book because it had great illustrations.
Age/Audience: Ages 8-12 and it would interest kids who want to know more about volcanoes.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students about how volcanoes form.

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Date Read: 9/22/2018
Review
This book explains how and why gas is produced and eliminated. I liked this book because it was fun reading this book; was giggling the whole time.
Age/Audience: Ages 2-4 and it would interest kids who like to laugh.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my  students about the body function and also to make them laugh while learning from this book.

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Date Read: 09/16/2018
Review
Harriet writes down everything she knows about everyone, even her classmates and her best friends in a notebook. Then the notebook ended up in the wrong hands. I liked this book because
Age/Audience: Ages 9-12 and It would interest kids who like comedy stories.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students about honesty, friendship.

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Date Read: 9/13/2018
Review
Fourteen-year-old Allison Atwood was traveling to visit her mother in Alaska when her plane crashes near the Arctic Circle. She was then stranded in wilderness of ice and snow all by herself. I liked this book because Allison realized that certain things are not needed to survive.
Age/Audience: Ages 8+ and It would interest kids who like adventure stories.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students the true meaning of life.

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Date Read: 9/19/2018
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Yelnats is under a curse that began  with his great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. He was then unjustly sent to a boys’ detention center. I  liked this book because of how all the characters connected like in a spiderweb.
Age/Audience: Ages 10+ and it would interest kids who like books that are fun and entertaining.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students about examples of good triumphing over evil.

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Date Read: 09/12/2018
Review
We call it a waste product, but poop can also be bricks to build a house, fuel to power a trip to Mars, wipes for a baby. I liked this book because of the hilarious illustrations.
Age/Audience: Ages 7-10 and It would interest kids who would want to know what other things poop is used for.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students that poop can be used for many things; its not just a waste product.

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Date Read: 9/10/2018
Review
James escapes from his horrible aunts and sets off inside the peach on his wonderful adventures. I liked this book because it can be staged in school, acted out at home or simply read together by a group of friends.
Age/Audience: Ages 8-12 and it would interest kids who like to wear costumes and act out scenes. It would also interest kids who like adventures!
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students by fitting in, loneliness, and responsibilities.

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Date Read: 8/25/2018
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Four-year-old Laura lives in a log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Pioneer life is not easy as her family must grow or catch all their own food. I liked this book because it tells the story of a family that I can relate to.
Age/Audience: Ages 8- 12 and It would interest kids who has had similar experiences this family had.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students that empathy and loving ones family and others is very important.

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Date Read: 9/24/2018
Review
Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything; elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. I liked this book because it was funny.
Age/Audience: Ages 6-9 and it would interest kids who have similar fears like Alvin and would want to know how he overcame it.
Teaching Point
I could use this to teach my students that anything they are afraid of can be overcome.

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Date Read: 9/15/2018
Review
The book is about two girls that never thought they could be best friend until something happened. I liked this book because it has vibrant characters and lots of humor that makes the book charming.
Age/Audience: Ages 6 -10 and It would be interesting to kids who want to make friends and find it so hard to do so.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students the importance of friendship.

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Date Read: 8/18/2018
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Ellie is an engineer. Together with her best friend Kit, Ellie can make anything. I liked the book because it was well-written and illustrated.
Age/Audience: Ages 6- 8 and It would interest kids who like to make things. I liked the book because it rejects the idea that activities and objects are gendered (e.g., boys and girls can both like engineering and tea parties).
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach
my students about friendship and working together toward a common goal.

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Date Read: 10/01/2018
Review
August was born with a facial difference that prevented him from going to a mainstream school.

I really like this book because it shows that judging people by how they look is not good.

Age/Audience: Ages 8-12 and It would be interesting to kids who like to see other people treated better no matter their disability.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students about community struggle's with acceptance, compassion, and empathy.

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Date Read: 10/02/2018
Review
Jack and Annie travel back in the magic tree house to the period known as the Renaissance to save Merlin. I like this book because of the unique way the author explained the mysteries that keep the world wondering to this day.
Age/Audience: 7-10 years and It would interest students who are interested in magic and believe in fairy tales.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to make learning about historical concepts fun for my students.

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Date Read: 10/04/2018

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Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. I liked the book because it communicated hard work in a creative way.
Age/Audience: Ages 8-12 and It would interest students students who like animals and also like to see them portrayed in a book.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students that If they have determination, they can overcome any obstacles and challenges they find themselves in.

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Date Read: 9/30/2018
Review
Dog Man is a crime-fighting sensation and his nemesis is Petey, a cat who cooks up devilish plans in his secret lab. I liked this book because it kept me giggling from start to finish.
Age/Audience: Ages 7 and up and It would interest students who like Captain Underpants books and funny books.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students courage, heroism, bravery, superheroes and action figures. This book will surely keep my students engaged.

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Date Read: 9/30/2018Review
Kitty and Puppy are always getting into trouble, messing with the children, and fighting with each other. The owner becomes upset and sends Kitty and Puppy to the obedient school. I liked this book because it's is a very cute and funny graphic novel.
Age/Audience: Ages 7-10 and It would interest students who like books that make them laugh because this book has larger print, which I like, and all of the great pictures.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students that learning to follow rules is very important.

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Date Read: 10/03/2018
Review
This book is about one small mouse on a very big adventure to find his  lost friend, Margalo.
I liked this book because of the black and white illustrations;not too intimidating.
Age/Audience: Ages 8 -12 and It would interest students who like to go on adventures and explore! The books so full of wisdom and amusement.
Teaching Point
I could use this to teach about friends, friendship, loyalty, and cleverness.

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Date Read: 9/27/2018
Review
Phoebe, a somewhat precocious nine-year-old, releases a unicorn held captive underwater by a magic spell. I liked this book because
Age/Audience: Ages 8- 12 and It would interest students in need of a good friend and girls especially.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach about friendship and school age struggles.

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Date Read: 9/20/2018
Genre: Chapter book (Newberry)Review
This book tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. I liked this book because it has good illustrations and easy to understand wordings.
Age/Audience: 8-12 years old and It would interest students who have pets they care about about.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach about friendship, love, and life, that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.

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Date Read: 09/17/2018
Genre: Non-FictionReview
This book talks all about Martin Luther's life before he made history. I liked this book because it explained in details and in simple sentences about the famous leader.
Age/Audience: Grades 3-5 and it would interest kids who want to know more about how African Americans gained their freedom.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students an historic figure and how Martin Luther established fair laws for African Americans.

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Date Read: 09/19/2018
Genre: Non-fiction
Review
This colorfully illustrated book tells the story of the life of George Washington, the Father of the United States. I liked this book because it stated out
Age/Audience: Grades 1-2 and It would interest kids who love to hear about history and people who have made changes.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students about the biography of the first president of the United States.

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Genre: Non-fictionReview
This book is about how apple trees grow and produce fruits. I liked this book because It is loaded with vivid pictures and awesome facts about apples.
Age/Audience: Ages 4-8 and It would interest kids to like to eat apples and are curious of how it is made or produced.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach the students where the apples they like to eat come from.

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Lettuce Grows on the Ground(what grows in my garden)

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Lettuce Grows on the Ground(what grows in my garden)

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Date Read: 09/19/2018
Genre: Non-FictionReview
This book was about growing lettuce. I liked the book because it explained how lettuce can be planted and how kids can also grow it on their own.
Age/Audience: Ages 4-6 and It would interest kids who love to grow plants, work in the garden or like nature.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students how important eating fruits and vegetables are.

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Scorpions, Spiders, Centipedes, and Millipedes

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Scorpions, Spiders, Centipedes, and Millipedes

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Date Read: 08/25/2018
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review
This book was about creatures that have claws, stings, fangs, and also has lots of legs. I liked this book because it went into details explaining what this creatures are and also supporting the claims with enough pictures.
Age/Audience: Ages 7-10 and it would interest kids especially boys because of the context; scorpions, spiders, centipedes, and millipedes.
Teaching Point
I could use this teach students about the existence of this crawling creatures and also where they are found so as to avoid it.

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Date Read: 09/11/2018
Genre: Non- FictionReview
This book is about trucks.  I liked this book because it explained all the different types of trucks and it also has sound words and images to steer young readers mind.
Age/Audience: Pre K-K, 1-2 and it would interest kids especially boys who are curious about trucks and why they have wheels twice as tall than a regular looking car.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach about the different types of trucks.

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Date Read: 09/10/2018
Genre: Non-FictionReview
This book explains what kindness is, different ways it can be expressed, and why it should be practiced. I liked this book because it explained the word value in a simple and understanding way. Age/Audience: Ages 6-8 and It would interest kids who love their family, and friends and also want to show them more love and care which is also an act of kindness.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to introduce values or discuss problem behaviors in the classroom.

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Date Read: 09/05/2018
Genre: Chapter book
Review
Nancy and her best friend, Bree, must go back in time to solve their latest mystery. While Nancy's class learns about time capsules in school, another relic from the past pops up in the present. I liked this book because it teaches about not giving up.
Age/Audience: Ages 6-10 and It would be interesting to kids who love to solve mysteries.
Teaching Point
I would use this book to teach students about the power of positive thinking and the will to never give up.

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Date Read: 9/10/2018
Genre: NovelReview
This book revolves around two pranksters (George & Harold) who are always getting into way more trouble than any kid should. I like this novel because it's a great book to get reluctant readers into reading, especially boys.
Age/Audience: 8-12 years and it would be interesting to kids who who like adventures and has also read Captain Underpants.
Teaching Point
This book is about improper school behavior but I would use this book to teach my students that this behaviors are not the right things to do.

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Beluga Whales: Animals of the Snow and Ice

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Beluga Whales: Animals of the Snow and Ice

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Date Read: 09/09/2018
Genre: Non- FictionReview
This book includes facts about the life cycle, diet, and other unique features that help this whales survive in their icy habitat. I liked this book because it went in detail about what this whale is and good illustrations where also made.
Age/Audience: Ages 8-10 and It would interest kids who love whales or sea animals and would also like to know more about them.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach about sea animals; their habitat, the food they eat, where they live, their birth, and how they adapt in their cold environment.

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Date Read: 9/14/2018
Genre: Fiction (multicultural)Review
The story i about a treasure thought to be lost in a batch of tamales during Christmas and I liked the book because it provides a strong sense of family and cooperation which is very important.
Age/Audience: Ages 4-8 and it would be interesting to kids who like Christmas and also like to bake.
Teaching Point:
This book is perfect for a Read Aloud. I could use this book to teach students how to describe characters using evidence from the story to identify character traits throughout the text.

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Date Read: 08/10/2018
Genre: FictionReview
David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day. with trouble. I liked the book because it used simple texts.
Age/Audience: Ages 4-8 and it  would interest students because the book is funny and relatable, and it also shows them what not to do in school.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach students manners and school behavior.

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Date Read: 09/14/208
Genre: Fiction (Caldecott honor)
Review
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! I liked the book because it allowed children to be able to answer back and decide the pigeon's fate.
Age/Audience: 2-6 years and it would interest kids who like to laugh a lot because it's a very funny book.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach students a proper way to accept 'No'

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Date Read: 09/14/2018
Genre: FictionReview
When Sheldon Russell Curtis told the story of the Civil War to his daughter, Rosa, she kept every word in her heart and was to retell it many times. I liked the book because it's based on reality.
Age/Audience: Grades 3-5 and it would interest students who like story telling
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach students about the American Civil War, or about African American history.

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Date Read: 08/05/2018
Genre: Graphic Novel (Newberry)
Review
Cece chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear. Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear, including some things she wasn't intended to hear.
Age/Audience: Ages 3-12 and it would interest kids who want to learn more about accepting others. Teaching Point
I would use this book to teach my students that they should always be accommodating and appreciate others no matter what their circumstances are and to always show love to others.

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Date Read: 09/02/2018
Genre: Non-fictionReview
Did you know that there are 59 different kinds of eagles in the world? I liked this book because it had vibrant photos, simple and informative text.
Age/Audience: Ages 4-8 and it would be interesting to kids who love eagles or nature in general.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students about the different kind of birds and their prey.

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Date Read: 08/20/2018
Genre: FictionReview
Story about a young girl, who along with her waitress mother, saves coins in a big jar in hopes that they can someday buy a big, new, comfortable chair for their apartment. I liked this book because it teaches about love.
Age/Audience: Pre K- 2nd grade and it would be interesting to kids who love their family.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach students that caring is very important.

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Date Read: 08/25/2018
Genre: Fiction
Review
Stellaluna is a wonderful story about a baby bat, separated from her mother, and brought up by a bird family. It was very difficult for Stellaluna because she was a fruit bat but she had to live as a bird.
Age/Audience: Grades 1-5 and it would be interesting to kids who love bats
Teaching Point
I could use this to teach students about acceptance and fitting in.

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Date Read: 08/25/2018
Genre: Picture bookReview
Moira wants a large birthday party but her parents told her she may invite six kids. Moira invites grades 1 to 6 to her party because Moira can't say no to anybody. But her parents didn't know until all the kids showed up.
Age/Audience: 4-7 years and it will be interesting to kids who like funny books.
Teaching Point
I could use this to teach students that when they listen to their parents, such a thing will not happen to them.

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Date Read: 09/13/2018
Genre: Picture book (2011 Geisel honor)Review
Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling, but Gerald can. I liked the book because it had vocabulary perfect for beginning readers and it is also fun.
Age/Audience: 4-8 years old and it would be interesting to kids who like elephant and piggie books.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach students about vocabulary words or punctuation because the book had a lot of emotions in it.

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Date Read: 09/10/2018
Genre: Picture bookReview
When the class is invited for a visit to the local senior citizen's center, everyone plans ways to make the day special. I liked this book because it made difficult concepts accessible for the younger children.
Age/Audience: Pre K-K, 1-2 and it would be interesting to students who like to have fun with friends, and do lots of activities together.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach students to always show love, kindness, and compassion to one another and to always learn to share.

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Date Read: 09/10/2018
Genre: Picture book (Theodor Seuss Geisel)Review
Rover has to take cover in his dog house during a rainy day. Each animal is trying to avoid the storm and is looking for a place to stay warm. Although not every animal is welcome, there is one who clears the dog house when he enters. I liked it because it had rhymes and alliteration.
Age/Audience: Pre K-5 and it would be interesting to kids who love animals.
Teaching point
i could use this book to teach sequencing. It can also be an art activity, students can draw the dog house with all of the animals trying to fit into it.

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The Triumphant Story of an Underdog Olympic  

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The Triumphant Story of an Underdog Olympic  

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Date Read: 09/10/2018
Genre: Fiction-Picture (Newberry)
Review
Pursued by Mr. Hamstring, a reporter who is sure he will fail, Boomer becomes the first pig ever to compete in the Animal Olympics and demonstrates that attitude can be more important than winning.
Age/Audience: PRE K-K, 1-2
This book will be interesting to kids who like sports and animals.
Teaching Point

I will use this book to teach my students about determination, confidence, and self-esteem. Making them understand that anything they set their hearts to can be achieved.

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Date Read: 08/ 24/2018
Genre: Picture book (multicultural)
Review
The book was about a girl named Wilma who faced a lot of challenges since she was a baby and got sick a lot. She overcame all this and became a great athlete.
Age/Audience: 4-7 years and this book will be interesting to students who like sports.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students that no matter where they are from, their ethnic group or any situation they find themselves, they should never give up and always strive to reach their goals.

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Date Read: 08/22/2018
Genre: Picture book (Caldecott)Review
Harley is a young llama who lives on a ranch. He is learning to be a pack animal, but he is having a hard time. I liked the book because the texts are simple and also in sentence/ verb structure.
Age/Audience: 6 and up and it would interest students who would want to learn more about Ilama's and their day to day routine.
Teaching Point
I could use this to teach about sentences with subject and verbs and also about llama and what they are helpful for.

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Date Read: 08/22/2018
Genre: Picture book (multicultural)Review
The book was about two men who arrived at Amazon rain-forest and were tasked to cut down a large Kapok tree. The men later realized that all trees and animals are important parts of life's cycle. I liked the book because it talks about nature and why it is important to value it.
Age/Audience: Kindergarten - 3rd graders and it would be interesting to kids who love to explore or like nature and animals.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students how to help save land in their own communities. I can also bring the children outside and introduce them to the wonders of nature.

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Date read: 8/22/2018
Genre: Picture book (fiction)Review
Amelia was a maid at a family home who takes everything shes told to do literal and she was never good at anything because she has trouble understanding instructions. I liked the book because it was funny and got the message across.
Well detailed!
Age/Audience:
This book is for 1st-3rd graders and it would be interesting to kids who like funny books.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach my students the importance of thinking before they act and in following instructions correctly and if they don't understand something, they can always ask questions for clarity.

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Date Read: 09/18/2018
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review
This book talks about facts and also shows graphics about the sun. I like this book because it includes vocabulary word hunt with pronunciations, glossary, and index at the end of the book that the students can check up word they didn't understand in the text.
Age/Audience: Grades 1-2 and It would be interesting to kids who are curious about the size of the sun and what it is made of.
Teaching Point
I could use this book to teach precise facts about the Sun and also to show stunning graphics of what it looks like.

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Tonight on The Titanic (Magic Tree House)

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Tonight on The Titanic (Magic Tree House)

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Date Read: 9/25/2018
Genre: Chapter book
Review
Jack and Annie are in for an exciting, scary, and sad adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the decks of the Titanic.I liked the book because it's engaging and the characters are relatable too.
Age/Audience: 6-9 years old and It would interest kids who like magic or have seen the Titanic movie.
Teaching Point
I would use this book to teach about the history of the big ship that sank and also to teach about cooperation and teamwork.